Latest News and Posts
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FAS Observatory Director Discovers Dark Skies
Our Observatory Director Bill Rankin has gone to Texas in search of dark skies. Well, he hasn’t actually moved there, but he has sent one…
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Planetary Names
FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 34, Number 5. From time to time, we witness a parade of planets across the evening sky. Well, almost. At times,…
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June 2026 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, June 10)
Please join us for the June meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, June 10. The meeting will be held at…
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Blue Moon 2026
Once in a blue moon, there is a Blue Moon. Don’t look too hard, the moon doesn’t actually turn blue. It is just a name…
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The Dwarf Mini (Smart Telescope)
As we have pointed out in previous notes and articles, the world of amateur astronomy is going through a huge change – maybe even an…
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Summertime Blues
Well folks, we’re getting close to summer and it’s time for those of us at the Forsyth Astronomical Society to take a break. Summertime is…
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Asteroid 99942 Apophis
On Friday the 13th, you might need to duck, but not for another three years. However, we want you to be ready. Asteroid 99942 Apophis is…
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Artemis II Images (Updated May 4, 2026)
Artemis II is back from the Moon and NASA is now posting many images from the mission. Here are a few below. See below for…
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All About The Universe
The Universe is a big place. It can be complicated and somewhat intimidating. There is so much – quarks, dark matter, dark energy, black holes,…
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Globular Clusters
FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 34, Number 4. An Introduction to Globular Clusters Globular Clusters (aka Globulars) are some of the more interesting objects viewed by…
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May 2026 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, May 13)
Please join us for the May meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, May 13. The meeting will be held at…
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JWST Images
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was launched back in December 2021. The images from this space telescope keep coming and they are awesome. We…